A DIFFERENT ROOUTE
Our Children | Winter 2021
Holiday life hacks Put your focus on time well spent
By Fawn Logan-Young
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t’s the season of buying gifts and spending time with family, but with COVID-19, traditions have changed. Gift shopping is harder, as is spending quality time with loved ones. Not to mention, funds are tight for many during this global pandemic. I would love to share with you some of my holiday life hacks that I have been using over the last few years. They feel relevant now more than ever. They can be as inexpensive and low-waste as you make them. Most importantly, they’re a great way to spend quality time with young ones this season.
Secret Santa with a twist Want to find a creative way for your children and their friends to connect this winter? This version of Secret Santa has the same rules as your standard exchange — draw names, assign the exchanges, get presents and send — but the gifts must be homemade. During this pandemic, homemade helps make the exchange more personal when sending a gift in the mail if you’re not able to spend time with a friend. Another benefit is you have control over
Give children an opportunity to be part of the creative process when customizing decorations and gifts.
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